Named after a village in Normandy, Livarot is a very strong-smelling cheese. For those of us who can withstand the smell however, it is one of the world's great eating cheeses with a smooth, ripe, slightly spicy flavor. Its rind is encircled with straps of paper that prevent the cheese from collapsing during maturing. The straps are reminiscent of a colonel's stripes, giving the cheese its nickname "The Colonel". A young, soft cheese that becomes runny at room temperature, Livarot is a true gourmet item in the French tradition.

good taste but texture has a slight graininess to it especially after opening with a couple days passing. Need to eat it up fast while fresh

By Mary Carrollfrom Buffaloon Dec 21, 2014

Postage too high.

Excellent product

By Neal Tappsfrom Tyler Txon Jun 14, 2014

Lost and Found

My favorite cheese. I have found you once again.
The perfect French love affair.
Thanks you igourmet for the hookup

By telmountfrom Lanham, Md.on Jun 13, 2011

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I was very please how quickly and curtiously my concerns were addressed regarding my Livarot cheese delivery. I continue to be a satisfied customer.

By Chuckfrom Arizonaon Dec 03, 2010

Excellent

This cheese never diappoints.

By Le connoiseur de Texasfrom Texason Feb 04, 2010

It's the real thing!

Definitely an acquired taste, but, once you've acquired it, it's wonderful! Goes great with coarse crackers (or just toast) and wines (not necessarily French :))How much of the rind to eat (if any)? Again, a matter of taste. I like to peel off the side, but eat the top and bottom.My brother's advice: Don't eat the paper stripes on the side! :)

By Francophonefrom Ohioon Aug 30, 2008

One of my favorites

This is one of my three favorite cheeses, and I am delighted to be able to get it here in the US. It was a bit young when it arrived but matured well.

By Barbarafrom South Carolinaon Apr 30, 2008

So-So

Not quite up to Epoisses flavor. Would rather eat Epoisses.

By Woodmousefrom Carlisle, PAon Apr 14, 2008

Yummmm!

This creamy, delicious cheese is so potent that you'll have to wash your hands AFTER eating it! It's wise to let folks nearby know that you're about to open this cheese, and after opening it (at room temperature) it may take serious coaxing to get them to try it. This is a cheese our dog prefers to roll in than eat, and she'll gingerly steal the wrapper from the trash and hide it for "later". Note: The rind, with its beautiful hand-washed bloom, really is inedible and must be trimmed from the cheese. We ignored this fact, ate some of it, and were sorry for it later.

By Jimfrom Upstate - New Yorkon Apr 14, 2008

Is not as good as the description

This cheese has an excellent description on the website and the cheese is exquisite elsewhere. This product was not runny and had a very bland taste. No matter how long it was kept at room temperature, it never became soft. Even the aroma was rather poor. Very disappointing all round. Coulommiers or Epoisses from this website are much better.